"Whether your weed control method of choice is your hand, a hoe, a plow or an herbicide, it is important to control weeds that sprout before they mature and go to seed. If you are careful about weed management, over time you’ll reduce the number of viable seeds in the soil and make life a bit easier. Here are some of the techniques that have been shown to help."https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/6290-weed-seeds-and-their-longevity-deu